Camaro hit train - The driver walks away - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

alex70olds · 01-29-2015, 09:01 AM

Just after midnight Wednesday a new Camaro driven by Daryl McCowan of Conroe was southbound on FM 1485 near the Lake Wildwood subdivision. At the same time a freight train was heading eastbound at the crossing around the curve in the road. The driver failed to negotiate the curve, leaving the roadway and slamming into the side of the train at a forty-five degree angle almost 100 feet from the crossing. At the crossing the arms were down and signals were in operation.

Shortly after the crash 911 operators received a cal from Onstar reporting the crash due to airbag activation.

Cut and Shoot Fire Department and Caney Creek Fire Department worked to cut the windshield out of the vehicle to free the entrapped driver. When they were finally able to remove the glass the driver crawled out without any assistance. He was treated by Montgomery County Hospital District for a cut to the hand.

DPS after doing a field sobriety test transported the driver to the Montgomery County Jail, charged with DWI.

The train, which was struck about mid-point continued eastbound, the conductor not knowing he was struck

El-Diablo · 01-31-2015, 12:45 AM

Would it have been wrong to tip it back over and open the door?

RACERJOE1 · 01-31-2015, 10:50 AM

What a waste of a beautiful car,(looks like mine), due to some idiot who decides he's a racecar driver when he's drunk, just sad.......

SpeedIsLife · 01-31-2015, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by El-Diablo

Would it have been wrong to tip it back over and open the door?

Typically fire crews do not want to disturb the "resting position" of a wreck while the person is still trapped inside unless they absolutely positively must do so.

NJBourne23 · 01-31-2015, 12:23 PM

What a jackass! He could have easily lost his life with just a few degrees more into the train

SSeniorMoment · 02-02-2015, 08:38 PM

Sure wasted a lot of people's time

geo0006 · 02-03-2015, 05:09 PM

from the article:
According to the news report, Darrell McCown of Conroe, Texas (the seat of Montgomery County, about 40 miles north of Houston) was southbound on FM 1485 when he lost control on a curve near the tracks and managed to cover almost 100 feet before striking the eastbound train.

8 pictures and video in the gallery

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Bretts · 02-03-2015, 05:12 PM

What a car!

Red2014SS · 02-03-2015, 05:16 PM

Another one bites the dust. Poor car. Glad the guy was ok, but I do wonder how he managed to do this.

MLAZ1990 · 02-03-2015, 05:20 PM

Holy shit!!!

I4toV8 · 02-03-2015, 05:20 PM

dude this car is a tank!

Dmpsix · 02-03-2015, 05:21 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393844

Yeah saw that the other day, this one has video too.

RS14 · 02-03-2015, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Red2014SS

Another one bites the dust. Poor car. Glad the guy was ok, but I do wonder how he managed to do this.

Drinking enough alcohol to become intoxicated and then attempting to drive a vehicle while impaired, that's how. Frightens me knowing what types we have to share the roads with.

Red2014SS · 02-03-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RS14

Drinking enough alcohol to become intoxicated and then attempting to drive a vehicle while impaired, that's how. Frightens me knowing what types we have to share the roads with.

Man, if I got drunk and tore up my car, I'd never forgive myself. If I hurt somebody, I'd probably be suicidal. I just don't understand how people can drink and drive. I watched my dad destroy about 10 cars while I was growing up and I never forgot it. All ya gotta do is call a cab.

01-31-2015, 12:23 PM	#5
NJBourne23 Master of Nothings Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: PA Posts: 692 View My Garage	What a jackass! He could have easily lost his life with just a few degrees more into the train __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT/RS

02-03-2015, 05:09 PM	#7
geo0006 Drives: Corvette C5 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States Posts: 177	Camaro hit train - The driver walks away from the article: According to the news report, Darrell McCown of Conroe, Texas (the seat of Montgomery County, about 40 miles north of Houston) was southbound on FM 1485 when he lost control on a curve near the tracks and managed to cover almost 100 feet before striking the eastbound train. 8 pictures and video in the gallery .

02-03-2015, 05:12 PM	#8
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02-03-2015, 05:16 PM	#9
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	Another one bites the dust. Poor car. Glad the guy was ok, but I do wonder how he managed to do this. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

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01-31-2015, 12:45 AM	#2
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RACERJOE1 Drives: 2014 2SS Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 67 View My Garage	What a waste of a beautiful car,(looks like mine), due to some idiot who decides he's a racecar driver when he's drunk, just sad.......

02-02-2015, 08:38 PM	#6
SSeniorMoment Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 A6 IOM Join Date: May 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,190	Sure wasted a lot of people's time

02-03-2015, 05:20 PM	#11
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02-03-2015, 05:21 PM	#12
Dmpsix Drives: Black L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,862	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393844 Yeah saw that the other day, this one has video too.